Where does Carnival get their employees?

We source our shipboard Officers primarily from Germany, Holland, Italy, Norway, and the U.K. People from around the world comprise the remaining crew positions. We utilize various staffing agencies in many countries and regions to help source our shipboard crew.



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Avg. Base Salary (USD) Carnival Cruise Line pays an average hourly rate of $1,169 and hourly wages range from a low of $1,038 to a high of $1,318. Individual pay rates will, of course, vary depending on the job, department, location, as well as the individual skills and education of each employee.

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Cruise lines also recruit through agencies, so you may need to apply to the agency for first screening and interviews. This is particularly true for entertainers. If you are a dancer or singer, be sure to have your CV up to date and perhaps a video of your work.

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The employee experience below at Carnival Cruise Line, compared to a typical company. 76% of employees at Carnival Cruise Line say it is a great place to work compared to 57% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company.

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As of Sep 27, 2023, the average annual pay for a Cruise Ship Worker in the United States is $49,005 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $23.56 an hour. This is the equivalent of $942/week or $4,083/month.

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The average carnival worker salary ranges between $19,000 and $37,000 in the US. Carnival workers' hourly rates in the US typically range between $9 and $17 an hour. Carnival workers earn the highest salaries in North Dakota (37,393), Vermont (37,158), and Massachusetts (35,212).

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There are no holiday entitlements, but crew members can choose when they take the six- to eight-week break that automatically comes with longer contracts.

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The entire hiring process at Carnival takes between two weeks to one month to complete, including the background check, fingerprinting, and drug screen. To get started, visit Carnival's career page.

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It comes as no surprise that the ship's captain has the biggest salary from working on a cruise ship. The master of the vessel has a huge responsibility for ship safety for crew and passengers along with navigation. The captain can earn almost $100,000 manually depending on the cruise line and experience.

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Staff members often expect to work around 12 hours a day, seven days a week. Some employees may work early in the morning, like those who prepare food, while others work late into the night, like bartenders and entertainers. Your work schedule might depend on the specific cruise line and your position.

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Staff members often expect to work around 12 hours a day, seven days a week. Some employees may work early in the morning, like those who prepare food, while others work late into the night, like bartenders and entertainers.

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Yes, crew members receive free food for working onboard a ship, along with a cabin to sleep in (more on that later). Similar to the guests, crew members have their own buffet style restaurant to get their meals from throughout the day.

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How does the salary as a Server/Waiter at Carnival Cruise Line compare with the base salary range for this job? The average salary for a Server/Waiter is $47,586 per year in United States, which is 8% lower than the average Carnival Cruise Line salary of $51,737 per year for this job.

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Biweekly pay stub. May get an annual performance bonus.

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Cruise ship workers are not supposed to hook up with passengers, but that doesn't mean it doesn't happen. It is rare though – most crew follow the rules because they know they'll lose their job if they're caught. You won't be surprised to hear that cruise lines ban crew from having sex with passengers.

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On ships, you live where you work. Unlike life on land, there is no rent to be paid or monthly utility bills that need to be taken care of. All basic living expenses are covered at sea for crew members: accommodation, water, electricity, and food.

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Employee Benefits
  • Healthcare*
  • Paid Time Off.
  • 401(k)
  • Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave.
  • Adoption Assistance.
  • Active Duty Military Benefits.
  • Cruise Benefits.


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Yes, Carnival does offer discounts for employees. The discount amount and eligibility vary depending on the cruise line and the employee's position. To find out more about what discounts are available, contact your employer's Human Resources department.

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